It’s hard to fathom the influence that basic spices, such as black pepper and cinnamon, have had upon the world; yet, from the end of the Middle Ages through the European “Age of Discovery” and into modern times, the spice trade has had an enormous impact on the global economy. The spice trade by land…
The Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization’s (MGPHO) annual meeting will be held 3-5 October 2012 in Kansas City at the Mariott Country Club Plaza. MGPHO is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and education of patient care. The association’s members represent the “best of the best” in the medical gas workplace and are…
Standardization is critical for manufacturing. A bolt made in Germany must fit perfectly with the threaded component made in Canada and then assembled in America. Without standardization this would not be possible. National standards organizations coordinate with their peers in other countries to insure that we all agree on the meaning of one inch. TRI…
A late-July interview between Nestle CEO Paul Bulcke and the International Standards Organization’s (ISO) publication ISO Focus+ addressed one of the most critical aspects of international standardization: how global stability in production, packaging, and shipping methods help secure local flavors in the market. Consumers in southern Europe, for example, may prefer chocolate with a slightly…
Did you know that the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry is a huge compressed air user? The composition of each cosmetic is complex. Creating color, consistency, durability against the elements and body heat, etc.—each piece in the puzzle requires careful quality control management. Compressed air provides vital support in the manufacturing process—such as driving pneumatic devices…
